Skywatch Friday

I missed a few weeks, but now I'm back and here's part of
where I've been. We had to go back east for
my Mom's funeral, then took time to go to
Atlantic Beach, NC for some serious decompressing.

The weather was great, rain, sun and surf. Mix in
fresh seafood and what more could you want.

These were through a screen, but the double rainbow was spectacular.

For more great photos, go to Skywatch Friday.

Wonderful Dining

It's really great having a chef for a son-in-law. While we were back east for my Mom's funeral, we had a chance also to spend time with our 3 daughters. While we were in Greenville, SC, we got to go to a special 'Chef's Dinner' with 2 visiting chefs from DC. Talk about a great meal. Six course tasting with wine pairing. Can't get the scanner to work, so here's a brief copy of the menu:

Greeting Wine:
Conde de Subirats. Cava

Cannelloni of Pineapple
Tasmanian Salmon Tartar. Cashews. Yuzu-Miromi
2007 Domaine De Ballade. Vine de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne

Pan Seared Maine Sea Scallops
Wax bean risotto. Morel Mushrooms
2007 Chateau Capion 'Cuvee IC Blanc' Vin de Pays D'oc

Carolina Quail
Apricot-White Bean Pure, Frisee, Sherry-maple Glaze
2008 Domaine de la Berthete 'Sensation Rose' Cote du Rhone

Spring Lamb Tenderloin
Spinach, Foie Gras in Cumin Madeira Sauce
2006 Domaine Jerome Gradassi. Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Pre-Dessert
Strawberry and Rhubarb

Milk Chocolate Cremeaux
Devils Crumbs, Honey-Poached Kumquats, Maldon Salt
2007 Domaine de L'Elephant 'Le Rivesaltes-Grenat' Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes


All I can say is I have never eaten finer nor better food, nor can words do it justice.